The inspiring life of a man who shaped our time.

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"AUTHORITATIVE."--Booklist

New York Times executive editor Bill Keller has written a fascinating biography of Nelson Mandela that puts his courage, purpose, passion and accomplishments in historical context for a new generation to admire. The story of the boy whose name means "Tree Shaker" (though he often pointed out that it also means "troublemaker") takes...